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President Pedro Sánchez today awarded the Order of Civil Merit to Francesca Albanese at the Moncloa Palace for documenting violations of international law.

May 06, 2026 Reported by AI

UN special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, stated in Madrid on Wednesday that there is a genocide from the river to the sea against the Palestinian people. She criticized the international community's complicity with Israel and urged Europe to counter US sanctions.

Indonesia begins its term as President of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for 2026 on January 8, 2026. Indonesia's Permanent Representative in Geneva, Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, affirmed the commitment to uphold integrity, objectivity, and credibility in fulfilling the mandate. Indonesia pledges to collaborate with all stakeholders to advance human rights inclusively.

January 05, 2026 Reported by AI

Following the US military capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on January 3, Argentine ambassador Francisco Tropepi voiced support at a UN Security Council emergency session. He urged the release of detained Argentine gendarme Nahuel Gallo, while Brazil, Mexico, and others condemned the action as a sovereignty breach, sparking protests in Argentina and market movements.

Alicia Gomez, director of Legal Affairs and International Standards at UN Tourism, deemed the ongoing debates in Cuba on her field of expertise highly relevant. This statement was made in Havana on December 11.

December 07, 2025 Reported by AI

Annalena Baerbock, president of the UN General Assembly, longs for the holidays in her home village south of Hannover. Despite extended negotiations on the UN budget, she wants to be with her family. The politician emphasizes the importance of traditions like real candles on the Christmas tree.